October Ghazal

I was born on a rainy day in October,
specifically Halloween, the climax of October.

Every year I suffer the hot summer,

impatiently awaiting the dawn of October.

When I wake up on the first of November
I've left my spirit to dwell in October.

I surround myself with Halloween decor.

All year long I live in my own October.

Every autumn equinox I feel an awakening

and know I will be fully alive in October. - Jeff Barnes